J. S. Fletcher

“ He had set before her everything that he had done, and all that he had learnt, since she fetched him away from Fleet Street three days before, and had given her all details with one exception—that of the little matter of the squinting man who had presented himself at Newhaven, which small particular he was as yet keeping to himself, for reasons of his own. ”

“ Brixey returned the look.
"Not good at riddles," he retorted. "What’s this one?"
"Old men are apt to be a bit talkative, aren’t they?" said Georgina. "I've always believed that Mrs. Byfield kept everybody away from my Uncle Martin, because she was afraid of his saying things she didn't want anybody to hear." ”